Arakan Liberation Army

The Arakan Liberation Army (ALA) is an ethnic armed group based in Myanmar's Rakhine State, formed to advocate for the rights and autonomy of the Rakhine people, who are mainly Buddhists. Established in the 1960s, the ALA has fought against the Myanmar government, seeking greater political representation and control over their lands. The group is part of a broader struggle in Myanmar, where various ethnic minorities seek recognition and rights amid ongoing conflicts. The ALA's activities often involve armed resistance, which complicates the region's stability and impacts local communities.